Politics

The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.

Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C

Bob Ferguson will be sworn in as Washington's next governor on Wednesday.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.

After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.

In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Pomp and circumstance marked the start of the 69th legislature, though big challenges face lawmakers over the next 105 days.